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Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Credit card rewards programs are no different. The rewards encourage you to charge things on their card. Many people today seem to prefer paying by credit card. To me, credit card reward programs are very similar to coupon clipping. We prefer not to use credit. Here is why.

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WIS, WWA | under the weather

The Frugal Girl

Tuesday I got back late from an orientation about an hour away, so I popped by Panera and picked up dinner for Zoe and me, using a gift card from my credit card rewards. $0 Monday A friend treated me to tacos, and Zoe ate her leftover burrito. 0 out of pocket for me!

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How to Freezer Your Credit and Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In addition to stealing credit card numbers , Target now admits that thieves were able to also get people’s names, mailing addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers. If you prefer to use credit cards for the convenience as well as the credit card rewards, you may instead choose to freeze your credit.

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Are Credit Cards From Grocery Stores Worth It?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Of course there are a bazillion different techniques to save money on food – and credit card rewards are one of the least effective ways – but regardless, I still wanted to take a moment to discuss them. National Grocery Store-Affiliated Credit Cards. Some grocery store chains issue their own credit card.

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What Money Advice Would You Give Yourself If You Could Go Back in Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Or put yet another trip to Las Vegas on the credit card. My rewards credit cards were feeble, and I didn’t have a plan for using them. Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs. However, I wasn’t maximizing my resources. Money Tips'

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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I locked in the CD at my local credit union where it will earn 4.75% during that time frame. Airlines Refund of $400 + $200 credit We flew to Florida in March to visit family. While they would not reimburse us for the rental car, they also gave each of us a $50 credit to be used within a year. Ask and ye shall receive!

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Reasons to Avoid Debt in 2014

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Between credit card offers in the mail promising great rewards and the ability to borrow money for next to nothing, debt can be enticing. When I was 18, I got my first credit card. As a result, I ended up getting myself into a couple thousand dollars worth of credit card debt on things that I didn’t need.

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